Business Card for Frank Webb, Harness Maker, Walter L. Main Shows, 1899

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Artifact Overview

Circuses and traveling shows employ a variety of workers--not just performers. The Walter L. Main Shows used horses and other animals in its acts. Frank Webb was the harness maker for the shows in 1899. Webb gave this business card to a friend or business associate as a Christmas and New Year's greetings.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Business card

Date Made

1899

Subject Date

1899

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.67.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given by Fred R. Frisbie in Memory of his Grandfather, Ceil V. Frisbie.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 1.875 in
Width: 3.125 in

Inscriptions

handwritten on back: A merry Xmas & Happy New Year to all handwritten on front: Frederick MD
Business Card for Frank Webb, Harness Maker, Walter L. Main Shows, 1899